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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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